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Spring Training 2027 in Scottsdale.

Every February and March, all 15 Cactus League teams train in the Phoenix area, and Scottsdale is right in the middle of it. Here is how the 2027 season is shaping up, which ballparks are closest, and how to plan a trip for a family or a group of friends.

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The Scottsdale ballparks

  • •Scottsdale Stadium (San Francisco Giants). A classic downtown ballpark in Old Town, opened in 1955, with a capacity of about 12,000. Walk to dinner and bars after the game.
  • •Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Diamondbacks and Rockies). A modern 140-acre complex off the Loop 101 near Indian Bend Road, seating about 11,000, with a big lawn beyond the outfield. Two teams means a home game most days.

Most of the other Cactus League parks, from Sloan Park in Mesa to the West Valley stadiums, are within roughly 30 to 60 minutes of North Scottsdale depending on traffic, so it is easy to see several teams in one trip.

2027 dates and tickets

2027
First Cactus League gamesFriday, February 19
Last scheduled gamesAround March 21 to 23
Regular season opensWednesday, March 24
  • •Buy from the teams. Tickets are sold through each team’s official site. The Diamondbacks list a December 10 on-sale date for Spring Training tickets; check the Giants and Rockies sites for theirs.
  • •Lawn seats are the classic choice. At Salt River Fields the lawn is general admission, first come first served, and blankets only. At Scottsdale Stadium the lawn is general admission and lawn chairs are not allowed.
  • •Parking. Most Salt River Fields lots are $15 and do not take cash.

Game times for 2027 were still to be announced as of October 2026. Confirm on cactusleague.com and the team sites.

Plan a Spring Training trip for a group

Spring Training draws visitors from all over the country: an Arizona State University study of the 2026 season found that about six in ten fans travel from out of state, and the typical visitor sees three games over four nights. That is also roughly the right shape for a group trip.

  • •Three games, four nights. Mix a Giants game in Old Town with a Diamondbacks or Rockies game at Salt River Fields, and leave one day free.
  • •Book the house early. March is one of the busiest months of the year in Scottsdale. Lock in a rental 3 to 6 months ahead.
  • •Add golf. March is one of the best months of the year to play. See the best time to golf in Scottsdale.
  • •Bring the family. Spring Training is one of the best family trips in Arizona. Pair it with our family reunion planning guide and Scottsdale with kids.

Paradise Reserve sleeps 16 in six bedrooms, with a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator and putting green for the hours between games.

Frequently asked questions

When does Spring Training 2027 start in Arizona?

Cactus League games start on Friday, February 19, 2027, and run until the regular season opens on March 24.

Which teams play Spring Training in Scottsdale?

The San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium, and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Can you bring chairs to Spring Training lawn seats?

Not at Scottsdale Stadium, where lawn chairs are not allowed. Salt River Fields lawn seating is blankets only, first come first served.

Where should a group stay for Spring Training in Scottsdale?

North Scottsdale puts you within a short drive of both Scottsdale ballparks. A private home such as Paradise Reserve keeps a group of up to 16 under one roof.

Sources: Cactus League schedule and economic impact study; Giants and Diamondbacks spring training pages; Salt River Fields A to Z guide. Checked October 2026.

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